Tissue, organ and systems Flashcards
1
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Describe what a tissue is?
A
A tissue is a group of similar cells that carries out a specific function, for example, blood tissue in mammals or xylem tissue in flowering plants
2
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Describe what an organ is?
A
An organ is made of several different tissues, which work together to carry out a specific function. For example, stomach.
3
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describe a system?
A
Organs work together to form a system. For example, the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries all work together in the circulatory system to transport substances around the body.
